Energy: Geothermal energy
As Iceland shows us, geothermal energy has a lot of potential. Apparently, the permitting process in the U.S. has limited geothermal energy.
Energy: What is old is new again
"Solar grazing" - putting solar panels over the top of agriculture land for dual use. This is actually a very old idea.
Constellation Energy to restart nuclear plant that was shut down in 2019
Will be used to power and/or offset carbon emissions for Microsoft AI data centers.
AI: Energy demands of AI, need for more power generation
Tech companies seek to fund power generation for more AI data centers.
Energy: Wind power generation dropped in 2023
Wind power generated in 2023 was less than in 2022. Ooops.
Climate, Energy: US electricity grid needs to expand by +65% in ten years
In a major report published the same day, the Energy Department said that the nation’s vast network of transmission lines may need to expand by two-thirds or more by 2035…
Climate: To prevent climate change, use sailing ships
Oddly enough, I met the captain of a late 19th century sailing ship. Seriously. Click to read how that happened.
Energy: People who use massive amounts of energy
They were spending almost $1,000 per month on home energy costs! Hello? That's crazy.
EVs: How many miles needed to drive before an EV has a minor reduction in carbon emissions?
It depends - how many cars do you have? Also, converting all light cars to EVs has a minimal reduction on carbon emissions.
EV Climate hypocrisy: “Pole to Pole on (Almost) Entirely Electric Power”
A stunt took 10 months and at times, used fossil fuel generators, cargo ships and aircraft, to travel at 1/4th the speed of the Pony Express.